Jewish History

The menu at the celebration for Hebrew Union College's first ordained graduating class led to the formal break between tradition and reform.

When news of Nazi assaults of Jewish businesses in Germany reached the United States, numerous Jewish groups responded.

Four hundred rabbis marched together to bring to President Roosevelt's attention the atrocities being committed by the Nazis in Europe.

A rabbi's eulogy for World War II heroes became famous after a bigoted attempt to ban it.

After a distinguished career in military and public service to the United States, Marcus helped Israel win its War of Independence.

For American Jewry during the Civil War, the Passover story was especially powerful. However, creating a seder in a war zone requires flexibility and creativity.

Lane Bryant Malsin started a small business and became a famous fashion designer who made millions, but she was always involved in Jewish philanthropic work.

The lie that would not die.

The first American Jewish superstar

Ordained in 1972 by the Reform movement, she paved the way to the rabbinate for many women.

The Jewish second-in-command of the Southern Confederacy during the Civil War was once a United States senator.